£4,500
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 E 4matic
Hampson Auctions • UK • 30 Jul 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£4,500
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 E 4matic
UK • 30 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300E (W124) is presented as a well-maintained, single-owner vehicle with low mileage (57,223 miles) supported by service history. It features a 3.0-liter straight-six engine, automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, complemented by a gunmetal grey exterior and beige cloth interior. The vendor claims everything is in excellent working order.
Condition
8
Based on the vendor's description, the car's engine, transmission, bodywork, paintwork, and upholstery are all considered to be in 'excellent' order. The listing states 'everything works as it should and that the 300 E is a very nice genuine car'. The mileage is relatively low and supported by service history. However, a detailed inspection would be needed to confirm the 'excellent' condition and absence of any hidden issues.
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57,223 miles
WDB1242302B088856
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
H695 VGP
1990
Auction
£4,500
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 E 4matic
Hampson Auctions • UK • 30 Jul 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Properly maintained examples of the W124 family of Mercedes tend to run and run, and this 1990 example shows every sign of having had the love and attention it deserved.
VPI Check shows it as having had just one owner from new and the currently indicated mileage of just 57,223 miles seems to be fully borne out by the service and MOT history.
It is powered by Mercedes’ straight-six SOHC 3-litre powerplant of the day that boasted an output of 188bhp.
In ‘H695 VGP’ this drives through an automatic gearbox to all four wheels, so the Benz could be a useful option for those living a little off the beaten track.
Its gunmetal grey paintwork is matched to beige cloth interior trim and it rides on period-correct alloy wheels.
The vendor informs us that ‘everything works as it should and that the 300 E is a very nice genuine car’.
In summary, he presently considers the engine, transmission, four-door saloon bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ order.
The car is now a...
Price Analysis vs Other (W124) 300 Es
£1,001
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,277
Median Price (Since 2020)
£55,484
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (W124) 300 E Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 17th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
57,713 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Mar 2026, 57,713 miles
Passed
On 14th Mar 2025, 57,605 miles
Passed
On 12th Dec 2023, 57,528 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On 29th Nov 2022, 56,516 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
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